Evacuation order lifted for some on Sicamous fire

All residences within the District of Sicamous that lie to the south of the Trans-Canada Highway (BC Highway 1) south of Stadnicki Road, and east of Sicamous Narrows and Mara Lake.
This Includes those areas east of Highway 97A southward to, and including, the community of Swansea Point.

The Evacuation Order remains in effect for the following addresses:

Residents of these addresses CANNOT return home at this time.

Click here to view the evacuation order rescind and alert

Refer to the following map for details.

Evacuation order and alert changes (Submitted image/CSRD)

Highway 97A remains closed until further notice. Check DriveBC for updates.

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN RETURNING HOME AFTER AN EVACUATION

Pay attention to any directions given by local authorities.
Pack some supplies, like bottled water, flashlight, garbage bags, closed toed-shoes, a first-aid kit, gloves.
Walk the perimeter. Take note of any out-of-place wiring, gas smells or loose debris. If you notice downed power lines or a gas small contact BC Hydro or Fortis before entering your house.
Enter your house carefully and check the main power breaker.
When in doubt, throw it out. Food and drinks may need to be tossed when you return home, especially due to the frequent power outages in the area.
Photograph any damage. This can help with home insurance claims.
Contact your insurance broker regarding damage or additional expenses that may be covered.
Regularly monitor the CSRD website, www.csrd.bc.ca, the Shuswap Emergency Program’s (SEP) webpage at www.shuswapemergency.ca, the Shuswap Emergency on Facebook and Twitter, the CSRD’s Facebook, Twitter platforms. Or sign up for Alertable, our new emergency mass notification system, at https://www.csrd.bc.ca/alertable

by Pete McIntyre